Waldron, IN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Waldron, Shelby County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Waldron?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 115 days in the Shelby forecast zone and Shelby County — the most common reported hazard around Waldron, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (32 days) and flooding (26 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 115 | Jun 2026 | Jun 11, 2026 · $100,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 32 | Jan 2026 | Dec 22, 2004 · $50,000 damage |
| Flooding | 26 | Jul 2021 | Jan 4, 2005 · $250,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 18 | Apr 2025 | Jun 7, 2008 · $170,000 damage |
| High winds | 12 | Mar 2026 | Mar 15, 2026 · $40,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 7 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 7 | May 2009 | Apr 20, 1996 · $150,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 4 | Jun 2026 | — |
Source: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, 1996–2026 (the latest year is partial). A "day" is a date with at least one report in the Shelby forecast zone and Shelby County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Waldron get?
A normal year brings about 15 inches of snow to Waldron, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Shelbyville Sewage Plt weather station 8.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (5.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.1 | 3.6 | 5.3 | 3.8 | 1.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Waldron?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KIND (Indianapolis, IN), about 37 miles west-northwest. Radar beams climb as they travel, so the height of the lowest scan over town decides how low in a storm the radar can see.
| Radar | Distance | Lowest beam over Waldron | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 37 mi west-northwest | 2,400 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 98 mi east | 9,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLVX Louisville, KY | 103 mi south | 10,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
Beam height is the center of the 0.5° scan above the radar, with standard refraction. Mountains near a radar can block it further.
Tornado & hail history near Waldron
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 109 tornadoes within 25 miles of Waldron, 40 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F4 on April 3, 1974, which passed about 15 miles southeast of town and caused 4 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on March 30, 2025, which touched down about 24 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 246 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 24 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on May 25, 2011.
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center — tornadoes 1950–2025, hail 1955–2025. Distances are to each tornado's track; ratings before February 2007 use the original Fujita scale.
On TALON you get Waldron's live radar loop, rain/snow/ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks with arrival times and NWS warnings free; close-up radar and rotation detection are part of TALON Pro.
Waldron radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Waldron, IN?
KIND (Indianapolis, IN), about 37 miles west-northwest. KILN (Wilmington, OH) is 98 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Waldron?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Waldron the lowest scan from KIND is about 2,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Waldron free?
Yes — the US radar loop, rain/snow/ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and NWS warnings are free in any browser. Close-up radar, rotation detection and longer forecasts are part of TALON Pro.
Should I rely on radar for my safety?
No app replaces official warnings. When the National Weather Service issues a warning for Waldron, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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